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Tertullian
On Idolatry
3rd c.
Classic translation
Treatises & Other · English translation, 1890
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Contents
Wide Scope of the Word Idolatry
Idolatry in Its More Limited Sense. Its Copiousness
Idolatry: Origin and Meaning of the Name
Idols Not to Be Made, Much Less Worshipped. Idols and Idol-Makers in the Same…
Sundry Objections or Excuses Dealt With
Idolatry Condemned by Baptism. To Make an Idol Is, in Fact, to Worship It
Grief of the Faithful at the Admission of Idol-Makers Into the Church; Nay…
Other Arts Made Subservient to Idolatry. Lawful Means of Gaining a Livelihood…
Professions of Some Kinds Allied to Idolatry. Of Astrology in Particular
Of Schoolmasters and Their Difficulties
Connection Between Covetousness and Idolatry. Certain Trades, However Gainful…
Further Answers to the Plea, How Am I to Live?
Of the Observance of Days Connected With Idolatry
Of Blasphemy. One of St. Paul's Sayings
Concerning Festivals in Honour of Emperors, Victories, and the Like. Examples…
Concerning Private Festivals
The Cases of Servants and Other Officials. What Offices a Christian Man May Hold
Dress as Connected With Idolatry
Concerning Military Service
Concerning Idolatry in Words
Of Silent Acquiescence in Heathen Formularies
Of Accepting Blessing in the Name of Idols
Written Contracts in the Name of Idols. Tacit Consent
General Conclusion
Elucidations